How to Make Avocado Fruit Juice & Smoothies

Avocados are known for their health benefits, and they also make a tasty snack—especially in the form of avocado juice (or smoothies). We'll show you how to make avocado juice and customize the recipe to your personal taste by adding your favorite fruits, veggies, and milk. Plus, we'll cover how to store avocado juice and explain the health benefits of this tasty drink.

Quick & Easy Avocado Juice Recipe

Add 1 ripe avocado and 1 tbsp (15 g) of sugar or other sweetener to a blender. Slowly blend in 1 cup (236 ml) of your preferred milk (or water) until the juice reaches your desired consistency. If desired, add some of your favorite fruits and veggies, too. Serve chilled and drink as soon as possible.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado
1 cup (236 mL) of cold milk (any variety) or water
1 tbsp (15 g) of sugar, honey, or sugar substitute (if desired)
A handful of your favorite fruits or veggies (if desired)

Makes 1 serving

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How to Make Avocado Juice (Avocado Smoothie)

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Cut the avocado and scoop out the pulp. To easily cut your avocado, take your knife and slice the avocado in half vertically. Twist the two sides apart, exposing the pit inside. With a spoon, remove the pit and scoop out all of the inside. For best results, make sure the avocado is ripe.^{[1]
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- If you don’t have a ripe avocado on hand, ripen one overnight by placing it in a brown paper bag with a banana or apple. These fruits produce a lot of ethylene gas, which ripens fruit, and the paper bag will help seal the gasses inside so the avocado ripens quickly.^{[2]
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- Because avocado juice is so thick, it is sometimes called an avocado smoothie.
Avocado is a buttery fruit, so you may want to add something to make it a little sweeter. If so, add about 1 tbsp (15 g) of sugar, honey, or a sugar substitute. Molasses also works well, or try ½ cup (118 mL) of sugar-free condensed milk.^{[3]
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Blend in other fruits or vegetables, if desired. While a standard, creamy avocado juice doesn’t include other fruits or veggies, adding some is an excellent way to boost the flavor and make the juice even healthier. Then, give the blender a quick whirl to combine the flavors and get the juices flowing.^{[4]
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- For example, add ingredients like bananas, spinach, kale, blueberries, or apples.
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Slowly add 1 cup (236 mL) of your preferred milk or water. Any kind of milk will work—whole milk, 2%, oat milk, coconut milk, etc. Milk helps give the juice its creamy texture, though if you prefer not to add it, water also helps thin out the mixture. Start with about a cup, blending in a bit at a time. This way, you can see the avocado juice’s texture change and decide when the consistency is right. If you still want a thinner consistency after adding the cup, go ahead and add more until you get it right.^{[5]
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- The thicker and richer your milk, the thicker and richer the final taste will be. For example, whole milk and avocado will be more smoothie-like, while almond milk and avocado will be thinner and have a completely different taste.
Once you’ve found the right consistency, blend the avocado juice until everything is combined thoroughly and has a uniform look throughout. Pour the juice into a glass and garnish with whatever your heart desires—maybe a slice of pineapple or a dollop of whipped cream? For best results, serve immediately so the juice doesn’t oxidize and turn brown.^{[6]
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Avocado Smoothie Recipes

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Blueberry Avocado Banana Smoothie Add ½ (118 mL) cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or the milk of your choice), 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach, 1 peeled banana, ½ of a peeled and pitted avocado, 2 cups (380 g) frozen blueberries, 1 tbsp (7 g) ground flaxseed meal, 1 tbsp (16 g) almond butter, and ¼ tsp (0.7 g) cinnamon to a blender, then blend until it reaches your desired consistency.^{[7]
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- For any of the recipes listed, feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking.
Add 1 cup (236 mL) plain unsweetened almond milk (or the milk of your choice), 4 cups (120 g) loosely packed spinach, 1 peeled and pitted avocado, 2 cored and quartered apples, 1 frozen banana cut into chunks, 2 tsp (14 g) honey, ½ tsp (0.9 g) ground ginger, and a handful of ice cubes to a blender. Blend until smooth and adjust to taste.^{[8]
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Add 1 cup (165 g) diced frozen mango, ½ peeled and pitted avocado, 2 handfuls baby spinach, 2-3 tbsp (30-45 g) protein powder, and 1 cup (236 mL) cold water to a blender. Blend until smooth and serve immediately.^{[9]
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Add 2 cut-up and frozen bananas, 1 cup (100 g) firmly packed spinach, ¾ cup (177 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or the milk of your choice), ½ an avocado, ¼ cup (about 25 leaves) firmly packed mint leaves, ¼ tsp (1.2 ml) pure peppermint extract, and 1-2 tbsp (21-42 g) honey (or 1 packet stevia) to a blender. Blend until combined, then top with whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate, if desired.^{[10]
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Add 1 peeled and pitted avocado, 6 dates, 1 cup (236 mL) orange juice, and about 6 ice cubes to a blender, then blend until smooth. If you want the smoothie to be thicker, add more ice. Enjoy immediately.^{[11]
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How to Store Avocado Juice

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Store avocado juice in an airtight container for up to 12 hours. Avocados oxidize quickly, which causes the juice to discolor and go bad faster than other juices or smoothies.^{[12]
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Research source} In general, it’s best to consume avocado juice as soon as possible, but if you store leftovers in an airtight container—like a mason jar—it may be possible to preserve it for up to 12 hours.
- If the color changes and you’re not sure if the juice is still good, use your judgment and give it a quick sniff. If you think it’s bad, it’s probably best just to discard it.
- Adding a bit of lemon juice can help prevent the avocado juice from changing color due to oxidation.

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Avocado Juice Health Benefits

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Avocado juice may reduce the risk of heart disease. Avocado is rich in potassium, which can help regulate blood pressure and create a steady heartbeat. Avocados also contain oleic acid, which is a good fat that may help lower cholesterol, and phytosterol found in avocados may help reduce cholesterol absorption.^{[13]
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- Consuming avocados should not be used in place of proper medication. If you’re concerned about your health, talk to your doctor to determine what course of action will work best for you.
Standard avocado juice has a low glycemic index, which means it may not increase sugar levels in blood. Avocados also contain unsaturated fats, which sometimes increase insulin sensitivity and can reduce the risk of diabetes.^{[14]
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Avocados contain a phytoconstituent carotenoid, and carotenoids may help protect your eyes and skin from harmful UV light. A diet rich in carotenoids sometimes helps reduce the risk of cataracts and muscular degeneration in the eye and might reduce wrinkles in the skin.^{[15]
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Avocado juice contains a lot of fiber, which is often beneficial for gut-friendly bacteria.^{[16]
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Because avocados contain a lot of fiber, consuming avocado juice may make you less likely to overeat, as the fiber will make you feel full. Plus, avocados are high in good fats, which have often been found to help you lose and maintain your weight.^{[18]
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Avocados are believed to have antioxidative and pain-relieving properties, and osteoarthritis is possibly caused by oxidative and inflammatory stress. For this reason, drinking avocado juice may help treat hip and knee osteoarthritis.^{[19]
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If it's too much to drink, can I put it in the fridge for tomorrow?

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You really don’t have to. It’s not like it will explode if you don’t add milk. You could use water instead of you would like.

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If you’re worried your avocados will go bad before you can make your avocado juice, puree them and freeze them in airtight bags. Add some lemon juice to the puree to help prevent oxidation. This puree can last up to 3-6 months in the freezer, but it won’t taste the same as fresh avocado.^{[20]
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Make an avocado float by topping it with ice cream!

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Give your avocado juice some extra flavor by adding a dash of vanilla extract or a bit of cinnamon.

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